What is a Fixed Deposit?

Fixed deposit is investment instruments offered by banks and non-banking financial companies, where you can deposit money for a higher rate of interest than savings accounts. You can deposit a lump sum of money in fixed deposit for a specific period, which varies for every financier.

Once the money is invested with a reliable financier, it starts earning an interest based on the duration of the deposit. Usually, the defining criteria for FD is that the money cannot be withdrawn before maturity, but you may withdraw them after paying a penalty.

Features of Fixed Deposit

You can deposit money in a fixed deposit account only once, but to deposit more money, you need to create another account

Though liquidity in fixed deposit is lesser, you can look for higher rates of interests, which are higher in case of company fixed deposit

Fixed deposit can be easily renewed

Tax is deducted at source, from interest on Fixed Deposit as applicable, as per the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Benefits of Fixed Deposit

There are several advantages of fixed deposit investments, some of which have been given below:

They are the safest investment instruments, and offer greater stability

Returns on fixed deposit are assured, and there is no risk of loss of principal

You can opt for periodic interest payouts, to help you manage your monthly expenses

There is no effect of market fluctuations on your fixed deposit, which ensures greater safety of your investment capital

You can benefit from higher interest rates offered by company fixed deposit

Some financiers also offer greater returns for senior citizens

Taxability on Fixed Deposit

The interest earned from fixed deposit is taxable. The tax deducted at source on FD can range from 0% to 30%, depending on income tax bracket of the investor. Financiers deduct 10% TDS if your interest earned is more than Rs. 10,000 in a year, if your PAN details are available with them. However, in case your PAN details are not provided to your financial institution, 20% TDS will be deducted.

If your total income is below the minimum tax slab of 10%, you can claim a refund of the deducted TDS. You can also avoid the deduction by submitting Form 15G to your financial institution, and submitting Form 15H if you’re a senior citizen. If you fall in the higher tax bracket (20% or 30%), you would have to pay extra tax over and above the TDS deducted by your NBFC or bank.

Why invest in Bajaj Finance Fixed Deposit?

You can opt for a Fixed Deposit by Bajaj Finance, which enables you to earn greater returns with a higher interest rate. You can also leverage benefits of flexible tenor, easy online application processes, and start investing with just Rs. 25,000.

With Bajaj Finance Fixed Deposit, you get high security because of FAAA rating from CRISIL and MAAA rating from ICRA. This helps you earn assured returns, which can also be converted into periodic interest payouts, customised as per your needs.

Documents for starting Bajaj Finance Fixed Deposit

If you’re looking to invest in Bajaj Finance Fixed deposit, here are the documents you need:

Latest Photograph

Certified KYC documents

Public or private limited company

PAN

Certificate of incorporation

Memorandum and Articles of Association

Partnership deed

Board resolution for opening the FD account

ID proofs of authorised signatories

Partnership firm

PAN

KYC documents of the firm

Certificate of registration

Partnership deed

List of authorized signatories with specimen signatures

ID proofs of authorised signatories

Hindu Undivided Family

Certified KYC documents

Self-attested PAN card bearing the name of the HUF

Deed of declaration of HUF

Bank account statement/DEMAT statement in the name of the HUF

KYC documents for all adult members of HUF

Statutory board/local authority

PAN

KYC documents

List of authorized signatories with specimen signatures

Self-certification on letterhead

Registered societies

PAN

KYC documents

Copy of registration certificate under the Societies Registration Act

List of members of the managing committee

Committee resolution for persons authorized to act as authorized signatories, with their specimen signatures

True copy of society rules and by-laws, certified by the chairman or secretary

Bajaj Finance Fixed Deposit Interest Rates

Bajaj Finance Fixed Deposit offers one of the highest interest rates in the market. Check them out here:

Rate benefits basis customer category (w.e.f. 03 September 2019):

Renewal:

+0.10% over and above the rate of interest at which the deposit is booked

Bajaj Finance Senior Citizens Fixed Deposit Scheme

When investing in Bajaj Finance Fixed deposit, senior citizens can benefit from a higher rate of interest that enables them to gain better returns on their investmen

You can peruse the attractive interest rates offered to senior citizens below:

Tenor in Months

Minimum deposit (in Rs.)

Cumulative

Non-Cumulative

Monthly

Quarterly

Half-yearly

Annual

12 – 23

25,000

8.35%

8.05%

8.10%

8.18%

8.35%

24 – 35

8.40%

8.09%

8.15%

8.23%

8.40%

36 - 60

8.70%

8.37%

8.43%

8.52%

8.70%

Fixed Deposit Calculator

With the Bajaj Finance Fixed Deposit Calculator, you can also evaluate your returns and plan your investments in a way that helps you gain maximum profits. Using the Bajaj Finance FD Calculator is very easy. All you have to do is: